Senior officials within Transport Malta have expressed deep internal frustration over a government-backed initiative that offers financial incentives to motorists willing to surrender their driving licences. The scheme, strongly promoted by Transport Minister Chris Bonett, has been criticised internally as ineffective, poorly designed and a misuse of public funds....
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NEWS Malta
July 2, 2025
Malta Shelves Controversial Cash for Licence Traffic Scheme
Malta's ambitious and highly publicised plan to pay residents €25,000 for surrendering their driving licence and vehicle registration plate has been officially placed on hold, confirming previous reporting by The...
NEWS Malta
June 28, 2025
Malta’s €15M traffic plan stalled amid funding delays
Malta's ongoing traffic crisis has deepened in recent months, with the public expressing mounting frustration over stalled government efforts to reduce congestion and improve road safety. Despite the fanfare surrounding...
NEWS Malta
April 21, 2025
Malta’s €15 million traffic plan faces growing doubts
Newly presented statistics in Malta’s parliament have raised serious concerns about the viability of a €15 million scheme aimed at tackling the island’s persistent traffic congestion. Transport Minister Chris Bonett...
NEWS Malta
April 15, 2025
Road safety bureau still missing after two years
More than two years have passed since Malta’s Transport Ministry pledged to establish a Road Safety Bureau aimed at addressing the country’s escalating road safety challenges. Despite the initial commitment...
NEWS Malta
November 21, 2024
Free public transport expands routes in Malta
Malta's Parliament recently held a heated discussion during the financial estimates review for the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works. The debate underscored critical transportation issues facing the country...